IVF Preparation: The Complete 12-Week Guide to Optimising Your Body and Mind for Treatment Success
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has helped millions of couples conceive. Success rates are approximately 55% per retrieval for women under 35, 40% for 35-37, 26% for 38-40, and 8% for 41-42. Preparation should begin 8-12 weeks before treatment — aligned with the egg follicle development cycle.
Optimise Your Body for Conception
Conceive Plus Women's Fertility Support provides evidence-based nutrients for healthy ovulation and egg quality.
Nutritional Preparation: The Fertility Diet for IVF
The Mediterranean diet is associated with 65-68% higher IVF pregnancy rates. Key nutrients include CoQ10 (200-600 mg daily for 8+ weeks), omega-3 fatty acids (1,000-2,000 mg EPA/DHA), vitamin D, and methylfolate. A comprehensive fertility supplement combines these in optimal doses.
Supplements That Support IVF Outcomes
For women: Myo-inositol (2,000-4,000 mg daily) improves oocyte quality. Melatonin (2-10 mg) supports egg quality in poor responders. For men: Zinc, selenium, CoQ10, and L-carnitine improve sperm parameters. A meta-analysis found men taking antioxidants had significantly higher pregnancy rates (OR 3.43).
Lifestyle Factors That Matter
Even 5-10% weight loss significantly improves outcomes. Moderate exercise 30-60 min daily is beneficial. Smoking reduces IVF success by 30-50%. Limit caffeine under 200 mg daily.
Stress Management for IVF
High stress is linked to lower pregnancy rates. MBSR, acupuncture, and counselling are evidence-based supports during treatment.
Preparing for Your First Consultation
Gather medical records, list medications, prepare questions. Testing includes AMH, FSH, TSH, vitamin D, semen analysis, and pelvic ultrasound.
Fertility Lubricant During IVF
Even during IVF, couples value intimacy. Standard lubricants are toxic to sperm. Conceive Plus is isotonic and sperm-safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does IVF prep take?
8-12 weeks for optimal egg quality improvement.
Q: What supplements?
CoQ10, methylfolate, vitamin D, omega-3s, myo-inositol.
Q: Does diet affect success?
Yes — Mediterranean diet improves outcomes 65-68%.
Q: Should partner also prepare?
Yes. Male factor affects 40-50% of cases.
Q: Exercise during IVF?
Moderate is safe. Avoid high-intensity during stimulation.
Q: Caffeine limit?
Under 200 mg daily.
Q: Choosing a clinic?
Compare live birth rates per transfer.
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